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David “Dave” Ratcliff

Birth	:	16 Jan 1943 Genoa, Nance County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	6 Jan 2021 Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Roselawn Memorial Park, Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4371986, -97.3317032
Description	:	Dave Ratcliff, 77, of Columbus, NE died peacefully Wednesday, January 6th, 2021, at the Columbus Community Hospital surrounded by loving family and listening to Gunsmoke reruns. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 9, at 10:30 AM, at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ with Rev. Adam Lassen officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday, from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. Inurnment will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Social distancing and masks are required for the service. Dave was born on January 16th, 1943 in Genoa, NE to Fred and Bethel (Cunningham) Ratcliff. Read More	Dave Ratcliff, 77, of Columbus, NE died peacefully Wednesday, January 6th, 2021, at the Columbus Community Hospital surrounded by loving family and listening to Gunsmoke reruns. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 9, at 10:30 AM, at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ with Rev. Adam Lassen officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday, from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. Inurnment will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Social distancing and masks are required for the service. Dave was born on January 16th, 1943 in Genoa, NE to Fred and Bethel (Cunningham) Ratcliff. He received his education in the Fullerton school system. He played football, basketball, and participated in a few senior pranks. Go Warriors! In the summer he had the pleasure of helping run many carnival rides that his family owned. Later in life he would return to these fairgrounds to treasure hunt with a metal detector. On May 14th, 1967 he married Yvonne M. Ernst. It was love at first site. To this union three children were born. They enjoyed family gatherings in which many games of Sheepshead were played. They spent 9+ loving years together until Yvonne passed on January 26, 1976. On July 2, 1977 he married Beverly Ann Buresh. With this union his daughters received a wonderful bonus mom and Dave received bonus sons, Terry and Steve Buresh. They spent 21 years together going to go cart races, stock car races, and garden tractor pulls. Their time was cut short when Beverly passed on September 1, 1998. Dave lived a full life. He worked various jobs. The one passion he had out of all of these jobs was law enforcement. This was a childhood dream. He spent many years with the Columbus Police Department, the Polk County Sheriff Department, and the Platte County Sheriff Department. He also excelled as a salesperson for electrical supplies having made Enterprise Electric and Jesco a lot of money. He semi-retired in 2003 and just fully retired in the last couple of years. He just had to stay busy even up to the last few days. He enjoyed keeping an immaculate yard and even more immaculate and detailed vehicles. He restored and showed several cars. His favorite being a 1946 Chevy Coupe. He enjoyed family game days and garage picnics and if you caught him in the house you could find him watching Gunsmoke and Bonanza reruns. Dave is survived by: Daughter Renae (Roger) Evans of Columbus, NE Daughter Karla (Mike) Lieberman of Columbus, NE Bonus Son Steve (Kim) Buresh & family of Lincoln, NE Bonus Son Terry (Marla) Buresh & family of Lincoln, NE Dave is blessed with four granddaughters: Jennifer (Chris) Frey of Elkhorn, NE Taylor Yvonne Evans of Lincoln, NE Tori Theresa Evans of Lincoln, NE Tarah Renae Evans of Columbus, NE Dave especially enjoyed all his special time with great grandkids Oliver and Madylin Frey of Elkhorn, NE and his granddog Petra. Dave is preceded in death by: Grandparents, who he adored, Elmer and Mabel Cunningham Mother Bethel (Cunningham) Smith Father Fred Ratcliff Brother Doug Ratcliff Wife Yvonne (Ernst) Ratcliff Wife Beverly (Buresh) Ratcliff Infant Son Jason Ratcliff Grandson Alex Evans

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Where is David “Dave” Ratcliff's memorial?
David “Dave” Ratcliff's memorial is located at: Roselawn Memorial Park, Columbus, Platte County, USA.
When did David “Dave” Ratcliff death?
David “Dave” Ratcliff death on 6 Jan 2021 in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the David “Dave” Ratcliff's memorial?
Latitude: 41.4371986
Longitude: -97.3317032

Family Members:

Parent

Fred J. Ratcliff

(1911 - 1988)

Bethel May Cunningham Smith

(1916 - 1999)

Spouse

Yvonne Marie Ernst Ratcliff

(1938 - 1976)

Beverly Simpkins Ratcliff

(1942 - 1998)

Children

Jason Lee Ratcliff

(1970 - 1970)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Roselawn Memorial Park
Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4371986, -97.3317032

2. All Saints Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4346800, -97.3331200

3. Saint Bonaventure Cemetery
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4. Columbus Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4267883, -97.3406677

5. Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4362000, -97.3551500

6. Old Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3738800, -97.3519300

7. Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3508800, -97.3407100

8. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5106010, -97.2624969

9. Richland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4599991, -97.2138977

10. Saint Patricks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5032997, -97.4452972

11. Bellwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3450012, -97.2549973

12. Jackson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3946991, -97.4822006

13. Christ Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5544000, -97.2825000

14. Pleasant View Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3093987, -97.3118973

15. Saint Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery
Duncan, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3926000, -97.4962000

16. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5728200, -97.3062500

17. Shell Creek Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5692000, -97.3887000

18. Catholic Cemetery of Presentation Church and Saint
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Coordinate: 41.3369000, -97.1683000

19. Streeter Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5988998, -97.4085999

20. Saint Mary Cemetery
Osceola, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3233580, -97.5124280

21. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3427940, -97.5421140

22. Saint Andrews Catholic Church Cemetery #1
Osceola, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2923500, -97.4891000

23. Gruetli Cemetery
Monroe, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4290000, -97.5810000

24. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
Columbus, Platte County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6225000, -97.3873000